The latest news about audio ads. Audio ads are digital audio advertisements that are played on a variety of platforms, including streaming radio services, podcasts, and social media. They are typically 15-30 seconds.
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Google this week announced a migration tool enabling Google Podcasts listeners in the US to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music or export them for use in other podcast apps. The tool is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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In a significant move to reduce costs and streamline operations, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek today announced a companywide layoff of approximately 17% of the workforce. This decision will impact roughly 1,500 employees across various departments and locations.
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The music streaming giant Spotify announced this week that it will be phasing out its service in Uruguay, beginning January 1, 2024, and fully ceasing operations by February 1, 2024.
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Audiobox significantly expands the capabilities of generative AI for audio, enabling users to create custom audio content with greater ease and control.
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A Nielsen study, released today, revealed the majority of consumers are actively avoiding ads across various media platforms, including podcasts, streaming services, and live TV.
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Apple today announced the most popular podcasts of 2023, highlighting the top shows that captured the attention of listeners in the US.
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Marketing is the activity of identifying, anticipating, and satisfying customer needs. It involves the creation, communication, delivery, and exchange of offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
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Podster, a Danish podcast company, has entered a major licensing agreement with RTL Deutschland, Germany's leading media house, to adapt and distribute high-quality German podcasts to a global audience.
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SiriusXM and FOX News Media today announced a new long-term agreement to continue carrying FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Headlines 24/7 exclusively across SiriusXM’s platforms.
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YouTube announced last month that it will discontinue Google Podcasts in 2024 and moving all podcasts to YouTube Music. Google says this is part of a broader effort to create a centralized podcast destination that is better for both listeners and podcasters.
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Spotify today announced the financial results for Q4 2022. Spotify Ad Revenue grew 14% in Q4 last year to 449 million euros.
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Triton Digital last week announced the release of the U.S. Year-End Podcast Report. Podcast downloads increased by 20% in 2022 over the prior year, with an average of 3.8 hours of content downloaded per listener, per week.
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Blubrry Podcasting last week integrated Auphonic, offering now audio mastering during the publishing process. Blubrry is offering a 30-day free trial for any hosting customer to try Media Mastering, starting Jan. 19. After this trial, it will be an additional monthly fee.
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PRISA today announced its audio advertising revenue grew 43% last year, over the previous year. PRISA Audio registered up 574 million downloads and 971 million listening hours last year - a year-over-year increase of 39% and 17%, respectively.
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Apple today launched the second generation of the HomePod, for $299 or €349. HomePod is the smart speaker integrated into the Apple ecosystem, and packed with the personal assistant Siri.
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This feature enables creators to authorize Omny Studio to deliver free and subscriber episodes to Apple Podcasts on their behalf.